Support Workers

Dimensions (UK) Ltd.; Worcester; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay with overtime uplift

Flexible shift patterns

30 days paid annual leave

Career progression

Learn to Drive scheme

Job summary

Dimensions, Worcester is seeking dedicated Support Workers to join a fun, energetic team caring for four men with learning disabilities and mobility needs. You will provide personal care, mobility support, medication administration, and assist with activities including swimming and hydrotherapy.

Ideal candidates are humorous, positive, team players who enjoy building relationships and can think on their feet.

Qualifications

• Desirable attributes for interacting with adults with learning disabilities and autism.
• Ability to engage individuals with varied communication needs.
• Willingness to participate in activities and outings with the group.

Responsibilities

• Support daily living activities and personal care.
• Use hoists and specialist equipment as required.
• Assist wheelchair users and manage mobility needs.
• Support eating and drinking following guidance.
• Meal preparation and basic cooking when needed.
• Administer medication as directed.
• Support attendance at activities and appointments.
• Build meaningful relationships and understand individual communication styles.
• Engage in activities including swimming and hydrotherapy sessions.

Skills

Humour

Positive attitude

Team player

Driver (UK)

Communication

Active listening

Flexibility

People watcher

Job description

We're recruiting Support Workers to join a fun, energetic and dedicated team in Worcester (WR5), supporting four men aged between their 20s and 40s. The people we support are people with learning disabilities, autistic people, and people with cerebral palsy. One person also has epilepsy, which is well managed with medication. All four gentlemen are wheelchair users and require personalised support with daily living, communication, mobility and health needs. Two people require hoisting support and everyone has eating and drinking guidelines that colleagues follow to ensure they are supported safely. What really makes this home special, though, is the personalities of the people who live there. They are sociable, funny, outgoing and know exactly what they like. They enjoy spending time with people who genuinely want to get to know them, share a laugh and support them to live life on their terms. Their interests include:

Interests

• Football
• Music
• Xbox gaming
• Swimming and hydrotherapy pool sessions
• Cinema trips
• Theatre visits
• Museums and cathedrals
• Great food and drink
• Days out and new experiences
• Spending time with family and friends

Support responsibilities

• Supporting people with their personal care
• Using hoists and specialist equipment
• Supporting wheelchair users
• Supporting people with eating and drinking in line with guidance
• Meal preparation
• Administering medication
• Supporting people to attend activities and appointments
• Supporting people to enjoy the things that matter to them
• Building meaningful relationships and understanding individual communication styles
• Getting involved in activities, including swimming and hydrotherapy sessions

A message from the people we support... Please don't apply unless you have a great sense of humour! We're looking for people who enjoy having fun, can laugh with us, bring positive energy to the team and aren't afraid to get involved. If you take the time to get to know us, listen to what we're telling you and enjoy life, you'll fit right in.

Shifts

• 8:00am - 4:00pm
• 9:00am - 5:00pm
• 1:00pm - 9:00pm
• Long day sleep-in shifts: 3:00pm - 2:00pm the following day
• Sleep-ins: 11:00pm - 7:00am (£50 paid to sleep)
• Typically 1-2 sleep-ins per week

Rotas are provided in advance to support planning and work-life balance.

Desired attributes

• Someone with a fantastic sense of humour
• Bubbly, positive and fun
• Motivated to get out and about
• Happy to think on your feet
• A strong team player
• Comfortable supporting people in swimming pools and hydrotherapy sessions
• A good listener who takes time to understand people
• Someone who enjoys building genuine relationships
• Creative and able to bring new ideas
• Passionate about helping people live fulfilling lives
• Keen to learn and develop
• A confident driver with a full UK manual driving licence

At Dimensions, you'll find more than a job - you'll find purpose, belonging, and the support to thrive. Your voice matters, your wellbeing is prioritised, and your growth is celebrated. Together, we make a real difference - for the people we support and for you.

Thanks to our amazing teams, Dimensions Group has been accredited as a Great Place to Work for 2026 - our eighth consecutive year of recognition. Dimensions has also once again been recognised as one of the UK's Top 25 Best Workplaces for Wellbeing among Super Large Organisations, reflecting our commitment to creating a workplace where colleagues feel valued, supported and empowered to thrive. \"Supporting people to have the opportunity to achieve something they might not otherwise have the chance to achieve.\"- Current Support Worker Looking for a role where personality matters just as much as experience? Join us at our Worcester Open Day to discover a career where laughter, relationships and making a difference are all part of the job.

Benefits

• A competitive pay rate with uplift for overtime you choose to work
• Flexible shift patterns to support work-life balance
• 30 days paid Annual Leave (including public holidays - pro rata)
• Opportunities for career progression
• Supported 'Learn to Drive' scheme (up to 30 driving lessons, 1 theory/practical test - all paid for by us)
• We offer a salary advance scheme where you can access up to 50% of the money you've earned before payday
• High Street Discounts - Retail and Entertainment (supermarkets, hospitality, pubs, cinema etc.)
• Life Assurance and Company Pension
• Industry leading training
• Enhanced DBS paid for by us, We welcome applications from everyone who has the right to work in the UK, and value diversity in our workforce.
• As Disability Confident Leaders, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy - Dimensions has been awarded this symbol by Jobcentre Plus to recognise our commitment towards the employment, retention, training and career development of disabled employees.
• As part of our commitment to making reasonable adjustments we can offer support to complete your application. Please contact the Resourcing Consultant Team on 03003039150.
• We now have British Sign Language (BSL) translated videos for all of our recruitment communications.

Use of AI in the recruitment process AI can help you research and refine your application, but everything you submit should reflect your genuine skills and experience. Please ensure your application represents your own voice and abilities.